HOUSEOFARRAN LTD wound up by High Court after February petition
The High Court of Justice made a winding-up order against HOUSEOFARRAN LTD on 20 May 2026, case 000960 of 2026, following a petition filed in February. Full notice and Companies House record.
Information for general guidance, drawn from the public record. Not legal, financial, or insolvency advice. If you are affected by an insolvency, consult a licensed practitioner or qualified solicitor.
The High Court of Justice made a winding-up order against HOUSEOFARRAN LTD on 20 May 2026, placing the Chelmsford-registered retailer into compulsory liquidation under case number 000960 of 2026.
A winding-up order places a company into compulsory liquidation, in which a liquidator realises the company's assets and distributes the proceeds to creditors. The petition that triggered the hearing was filed on 6 February 2026, meaning the case took just over three months to reach a conclusion.
HOUSEOFARRAN LTD was incorporated on 23 July 2018 and traded as a general retailer, registered under SIC code 47190 covering other retail sale in non-specialised stores. Its registered office is at 80 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, CM2 7PJ.
The liquidator
The Official Receiver, a civil servant of the Insolvency Service who automatically takes office as liquidator on most winding-up orders, was appointed on 20 May 2026. The Official Receiver handling the case is M Commins, based at PO Box 16653, Birmingham, B2 2NG. The office can be reached by telephone on 0300 678 0016 or by email at Eastern.OR@insolvency.gov.uk.
The directors
Companies House records show three directors have held office at HOUSEOFARRAN LTD since incorporation. Goljar Singh was appointed director on 2 October 2020 and remains in post, with a country of residence recorded as Scotland. Kuram Singh served as a director from incorporation on 23 July 2018 until resigning on 30 September 2019, also with a Scottish address on record. Shamsher Singh held the directorship from 30 September 2019 until 2 October 2020, with a United Kingdom address recorded.
Accounts and charges
The company's most recent accounts were made up to 21 January 2025, filed as unaudited abridged accounts, with the next set due by 21 October 2026. No secured charges are registered against the company at Companies House.
Creditors with a claim against the estate should contact the Official Receiver's office using the details above. The London Gazette notice was published on 29 May 2026.
Common questions
Are you owed money by Houseofarran Limited?
The court has placed the company in compulsory liquidation. The Official Receiver typically takes office as liquidator unless creditors nominate a licensed insolvency practitioner. Submit your claim using the Official Receiver's online proof-of-debt service or by post; details appear on the case page at gov.uk/insolvency-service. Read more about proof of debt.
Did you work at Houseofarran Limited?
On a winding-up order, employees are usually dismissed immediately. Wages owed up to a statutory cap, holiday pay, notice pay and redundancy may be claimable from the Redundancy Payments Service. The Official Receiver will provide RP1 case-reference numbers and the date of insolvency you need to start the claim. See gov.uk: your rights if your employer is insolvent.
Do you hold a deposit, gift card or undelivered order from Houseofarran Limited?
Customers rank as unsecured creditors in the liquidation. Where you paid by credit card and the amount was over £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 may let you claim from the card issuer for breach of contract or misrepresentation by the supplier; the rules apply per item, not per transaction, and the card must be a regulated credit card. Debit-card payments may be recoverable via chargeback.
Are you a director of a company connected to Houseofarran Limited?
Section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986 applies the moment the winding-up order is made. If you intend to be involved in another company using the same or a similar name within five years, you must rely on one of the three statutory exceptions. The Official Receiver also has a statutory duty to investigate director conduct and report under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986.
Sources
- The London Gazette notice (code Winding-Up Orders)
- Companies House record 11478381
- Court: High Court Of Justice, case 000960
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